How far is Roswell, GA from Carrollton, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Carrollton, GA is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.83 mi
01h 26m
Flight
51.21 mi
82.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.21 mi
Kilometers
82.41 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.83 mi
Kilometers
109.16 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carrollton
Tue, May 12, 11:16 PM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Wed, May 13, 12:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-05-12T21:49
Arrive Carrollton
Tue, May 12, 11:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roswell
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lithia Springs
GA

Census-designated place in Douglas County, Georgia

From Roswell
33.9 mi
00h 43m
To Carrollton
33.9 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and Carrollton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Carrollton.

  1. 1

    Start on North Atlanta Street

    3.4 mi · 7 min · North Atlanta Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northridge Road

    2001 ft · 53 sec · Northridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    48 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 19 South, GA 400 South

    2053 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I 285 East, I 285 West: Greenville, Augusta, Chattanooga, Birmingham

    1 km · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham

    1753 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    14.6 mi · 17 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingham

    2858 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

    31 mi · 34 min · Tom Murphy Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 113: Temple, Carrollton

    2120 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Temple Industrial Park, Carrollton, Georgia Agritourism, Red Land Nursery

    41 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Carrollton Street

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Carrollton Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Park Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Park Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Alabama Street

    636 ft · 13 sec · Alabama Street

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto Maple Street

    71 m · 9 sec · Maple Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    36 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    43 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Carrollton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tom Murphy Freeway
31 mi · 46%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
14.6 mi · 21%
Carrollton Street
9.45 mi · 14%
North Atlanta Street
3.38 mi · 5%
Turner McDonald Parkway
2.75 mi · 4%
I 285 West
1.78 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Tom Murphy Freeway

Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

31 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
51.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lithia Springs
00h 43m from Roswell
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Roswell and Mostly Sunny near Carrollton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Carrollton?

The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km) and usually takes 01h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lithia Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Roswell and 33.9 miles from Carrollton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roswell and Mostly Sunny near Carrollton.

Stop Ideas Near Lithia Springs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lithia Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
East Point City Hall
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

East Point City Hall

East Point , GA
2757 E Point St, East Point, GA 30344
Rating 4.1/5 17 reviews City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 14 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lithia Springs.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

25 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

94 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

110 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 51.21 mi (82.41 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Carrollton

#2 Carrollton

County seat in Carroll County, Georgia, United States

Population27,450
Coordinates33.5801100, -85.0766100
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Carrollton (-85.07661, 33.58011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.06 L · about $9.47
Round trip
$18.93
4.78 gal · 18.12 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.47 $18.93
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.59 $21.17
Premium $4.78 $11.42 $22.84
Diesel $5.62 $13.44 $26.88

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Carrollton. The current time is 21:49:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.